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gel  (jl)
n.
1. A colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the dispersion medium to produce a semisolid material, such as a jelly.
2. See gelatin.
3. A jellylike substance used in styling hair.
v. gelled, gel·ling, gels
v.intr.
To become a gel.
v.tr.
To apply a gel to (the hair).

[Short for gelatin.]

gela·ble adj.

gel [dʒɛl]
n
1. (Chemistry) a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid nondrip paint is a gel
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Hairdressing & Grooming) See hair gel
3. (Performing Arts / Theatre) Theatre informal See gelatine [4]
vb gels, gelling, gelled
1. (Chemistry) to become or cause to become a gel
2. a variant spelling of jell
[by shortening from gelatine]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gel - a colloid in a more solid form than a solgel - a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
colloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
hydrogel - a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium
2.gel - a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
membrane - a thin pliable sheet of material
Verb1.gel - become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled"
change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
2.gel - apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair"
neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

gel jell
verb come together, unite, combine, amalgamate The new players have gelled very well with the rest of the team.
Translations
gel [dʒel]
A. Ngel m
hair gelfijador m
B. VI
1. (lit) → gelificarse
2. (fig) [ideas, plans] → encajar (with en)

gel [ˈdʒɛl]
n
(for cleaning, shaving)gel m hair gel, shower gel
(CHEMISTRY)colloïde m
vi
(= work well together) → se souder
to gel with a group (= fit in) → s'intégrer à un groupe

gel
nGel nt
vigelieren; (jelly etc also)fest werden; (fig) (plan, idea)Gestalt annehmen; (people)sich verstehen

gel [dʒɛl] ngel m inv

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